# American AA-5

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry codes: 0631410, 0630711
- Manufacturer (registry): AMERICAN · AMERICAN AVIATION
- Model: AA-5
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 4
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 67 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A16EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A16EA) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: True Flight Holdings LLC
- Registered aircraft: 127
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/american-aa-5

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI or SA02658SE). Effective Mar 21, 2022
- [AD 2021-14-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-14-12): Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/Skin, Elevator, Plates/Skin Structure · True Flight Holdings AA-1, AA-1A, AA-1B and 2 more. Effective Jul 27, 2021
- [AD 2006-12-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-12-07): ECi cylinder assemblies · Aerostar AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 386 more. Effective Jul 11, 2006
- [AD 2006-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-03-08): Vacuum pumps · Aero Advantage 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3 and 299 more. Effective Mar 10, 2006
- [AD 95-19-15 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-19-15-R1): Wing attach shoulder bolts · True Flight Holdings AA-5, AA-5A, AA-5B and 1 more. Effective Oct 3, 2005
- [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005
- [AD 96-09-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-09-06): Air Filter Assemblies · Maule Aerospace Technology 7ACA, 7ECA, 7FC and 180 more. Effective Jun 7, 1996
- [AD 89-18-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-18-08): Fuel Tank/Fuel System · True Flight Holdings AA-5, AA-5A, AA-5B and 1 more. Effective Sep 21, 1989
- [AD 81-24-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-24-03): Engine Power Loss Prevention · True Flight Holdings AA-5, AA-5A and AA-5B. Effective Nov 16, 1981
- [AD 81-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-15-03): Engine Inlet Air Filters · Replace existing engine induction air filter (Brackett Aero Filters STC SA693CE or SA71GL). Effective Jul 20, 1981
- [AD 79-22-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-22-04): Aileron System · True Flight Holdings AA-5, AA-5A and AA-5B. Effective Nov 9, 1979
- [AD 79-16-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-16-02): Safety Belt Assemblies · Indiana Mills & Manufacturing Safety Belts, AA-1B, AA-1C and 3 more. Effective Aug 2, 1979
- [AD 77-07-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-07-04): Carburetor Heat Valve Assembly · True Flight Holdings AA-5 and AA-5A. Effective Apr 11, 1977
- [AD 76-17-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-17-03): Delaminations in Bonded Skin · True Flight Holdings AA-1, AA-1A, AA-1B and 3 more. Effective Aug 30, 1976
- [AD 76-01-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-01-02): Engine Cowl · True Flight Holdings AA-5, AA-5A and AA-5B. Effective Feb 25, 1976
- [AD 72-06-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-06-02): Rudder Aileron and Elevator Control Cables · True Flight Holdings AA-1, AA-1A, AA-1B and 1 more. Effective Aug 29, 1974
- [AD 75-07-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-07-04): Rudder Control Bar Assemblies · True Flight Holdings AA-1, AA-1A, AA-1B and 2 more

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 95-19-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-19-15) (historical): Wing Attach Shoulder Bolts · American General Aircraft Holding AA-5, AA-5A, AA-5B and 1 more. Effective Nov 17, 1995

## Information bulletins (advisory) (6)

- [SAIB AIR-22-15](https://openairdocs.org/saib/AIR-22-15): Bonded Structure Inspection. Issued Jun 15, 2022
- [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018
- [SAIB CE-09-37R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-09-37R1): Stabilizer: True Flight (Grumman American) AA-5. Issued Oct 23, 2009
- [SAIB CE-09-37](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-09-37) (historical): Stabilizer: True Flight (Grumman American) AA-5. Issued Jul 1, 2009
- [SAIB CE-05-56](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-05-56): . Issued Jun 2, 2005
- [SAIB CE-00-17](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-00-17): . Issued Mar 17, 2000

## Registered aircraft (127, first 50)

- [N1000S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1000S): [Butler County Warbirds Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUTLER%20COUNTY%20WARBIRDS%20INC), [Middletown, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Middletown), built 1972, S/N AA5-0107
- [N100YA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N100YA): [Shelton Joel T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHELTON%20JOEL%20T), [Grass Valley, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Grass%20Valley), S/N AA5-0086
- [N155BY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N155BY): [Yount Brian C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YOUNT%20BRIAN%20C), [Fullerton, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Fullerton), S/N AA5-0184
- [N1613W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1613W): [Arnold Stephen Paul](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARNOLD%20STEPHEN%20PAUL), [Falls Church, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Falls%20Church), built 1972, S/N AA5-0073
- [N1972G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1972G): [Capone Eugene L DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAPONE%20EUGENE%20L%20DBA), [Frisco, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Frisco), built 1972, S/N AA5-0157
- [N1973T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1973T): [Hogs & Hoses LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOGS%20%26%20HOSES%20LLC), [Seguin, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Seguin), built 1972, S/N AA5-0233
- [N200BD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N200BD): [Eason Charles E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EASON%20CHARLES%20E), [Locust Grove, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Locust%20Grove), built 1972, S/N AA5-0159
- [N211JK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N211JK): [Nelson Christopher B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NELSON%20CHRISTOPHER%20B), [Fort Atkinson, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Fort%20Atkinson), built 1972, S/N AA5-0049
- [N2145F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2145F): [Smith Jeffrey D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20JEFFREY%20D), [Hamilton, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Hamilton), built 1972, S/N AA5-0017
- [N21GW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21GW): [Bing Kenneth](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BING%20KENNETH), [Millersport, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Millersport), built 1972, S/N AA5-048
- [N33JJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33JJ): [Fincor Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FINCOR%20INC), [Miami Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miami%20Beach), built 1972, S/N AA5-0061
- [N404RB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N404RB): [Myrehn Bruce D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MYREHN%20BRUCE%20D), [Carmel, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Carmel), built 1972, S/N AA5-0101
- [N40FA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40FA): [Wright Paul G Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WRIGHT%20PAUL%20G%20TRUSTEE), [Scotts Valley, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Scotts%20Valley), built 1972, S/N AA5-0114
- [N50FA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N50FA): [Beck Frank](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BECK%20FRANK), [Arvada, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Arvada), built 1972, S/N AA5-154
- [N528CC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N528CC): [Positive Attitudes Of Zephyrhills LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POSITIVE%20ATTITUDES%20OF%20ZEPHYRHILLS%20LLC), [Zephyrhills, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Zephyrhills), built 1972, S/N AA5-0149
- [N5626L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5626L): [Mw Aviators LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MW%20AVIATORS%20LLC), [Olathe, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Olathe), built 1972, S/N AA5-0226
- [N5798L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5798L): [Lymburner Lawrence E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LYMBURNER%20LAWRENCE%20E), [Lehigh Acres, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lehigh%20Acres), built 1972, S/N AA5-0207
- [N5802L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5802L): [Harrold Michael C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARROLD%20MICHAEL%20C), [Hamilton, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Hamilton), built 1971, S/N AA5-0002
- [N5804L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5804L): [Aa Horizons LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AA%20HORIZONS%20LLC), [League City, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/League%20City), built 1971, S/N AA5-0004
- [N5806L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5806L): [Sutphin Christoper F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUTPHIN%20CHRISTOPER%20F), [Darlington, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Darlington), S/N AA5-0006
- [N5808L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5808L): [Christensen Donald R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHRISTENSEN%20DONALD%20R), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1971, S/N AA5-0008
- [N5809L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5809L): [Nealy William](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEALY%20WILLIAM), [Heath, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Heath), S/N AA5-0216
- [N5812L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5812L): [Lindly Lowell J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LINDLY%20LOWELL%20J), [Nashville, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Nashville), built 1971, S/N AA5-0012
- [N5815L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5815L): [Fidler Richard](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FIDLER%20RICHARD), [San Francisco, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Francisco), built 1972, S/N AA5-015
- [N5816L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5816L): [Sparrowhawk Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPARROWHAWK%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Moraine, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Moraine), built 1972, S/N AA5-0016
- [N5819L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5819L): [Landauer Jacob](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LANDAUER%20JACOB), [Gainesville, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Gainesville), built 1972, S/N AA5-0219
- [N5825L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5825L): [Mahurin Devin](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAHURIN%20DEVIN), [Mountain Grove, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Mountain%20Grove), built 1972, S/N AA5-0025
- [N5826L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5826L): [Gibson Bobby S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GIBSON%20BOBBY%20S), [Clearwater, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Clearwater), built 1972, S/N AA5-0026
- [N5831L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5831L): [Cooks Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COOKS%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Conover, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Conover), built 1972, S/N AA5-0231
- [N5832L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5832L): [Plesea Lucian](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLESEA%20LUCIAN), [Redlands, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Redlands), built 1972, S/N AA5-0232
- [N5834L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5834L): [Fount Valley Flying Club LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOUNT%20VALLEY%20FLYING%20CLUB%20LLC), [Kidron, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Kidron), S/N AA5-0034
- [N5837L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5837L): [Dudock John M Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUDOCK%20JOHN%20M%20JR), [Birch Run, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Birch%20Run), built 1972, S/N AA5-0037
- [N5838L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5838L): [Cox Andrew C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COX%20ANDREW%20C), [Scappoose, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Scappoose), built 1972, S/N AA5-0038
- [N5839L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5839L): [Hoyer Chase R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOYER%20CHASE%20R), [Jarrell, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Jarrell), built 1972, S/N AA5-0039
- [N5842L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5842L): [Berner Walter T III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BERNER%20WALTER%20T%20III), [Stamford, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Stamford), built 1972, S/N AA5-0042
- [N5843L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5843L): [Maschek Scott](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MASCHEK%20SCOTT), [Harker Heights, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Harker%20Heights), built 1972, S/N AA5-0043
- [N5844L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5844L): [Hennell Elizabeth](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HENNELL%20ELIZABETH), [Orrville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Orrville), built 1972, S/N AA5-0044
- [N5845L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5845L): [Kunkel Dennis J Co Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KUNKEL%20DENNIS%20J%20CO%20TRUSTEE), [Clearwater, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Clearwater), built 1972, S/N AA5-0045
- [N5848L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5848L): [N5848l LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N5848L%20LLC), [San Francisco, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Francisco), built 1972, S/N AA5-0248
- [N584L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N584L): [Lawver William A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAWVER%20WILLIAM%20A), [Panama City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Panama%20City), built 1972, S/N AA5-0084
- [N5850L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5850L): [Xeus Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/XEUS%20INC), [Nottingham, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Nottingham), built 1972, S/N AA5-0050
- [N5851L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5851L): [Oretsky Philip H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ORETSKY%20PHILIP%20H), [South Haven, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/South%20Haven), built 1972, S/N AA5-0051
- [N5852L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5852L): [Ohser David G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OHSER%20DAVID%20G), [Hudson, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Hudson), built 1972, S/N AA5-0052
- [N5853L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5853L): [Kennedy Samuel E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KENNEDY%20SAMUEL%20E), [Watsonville, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Watsonville), built 1972, S/N AA5-0053
- [N5854L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5854L): [Volpe Brandon M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VOLPE%20BRANDON%20M), [Baton Rouge, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Baton%20Rouge), built 1972, S/N AA5-0254
- [N5855L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5855L): [Schauf Cindy R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHAUF%20CINDY%20R), [Colwich, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Colwich), built 1972, S/N AA5-0055
- [N5856L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5856L): [Orland Flying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ORLAND%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20INC), [Bunnell, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Bunnell), built 1972, S/N AA5-0056
- [N5857L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5857L): [Hill James III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HILL%20JAMES%20III), [Gainesville, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Gainesville), built 1972, S/N AA5-0057
- [N5860L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5860L): [Beede Curtis M Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BEEDE%20CURTIS%20M%20TRUSTEE), [Maineville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Maineville), built 1972, S/N AA5-0060
- [N5862L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5862L): [Anderson Terry L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDERSON%20TERRY%20L), [Lincoln, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Lincoln), S/N AA5-0062

All 127: https://openairdocs.org/model/american-aa-5/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (67, newest 50)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB WPR26LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA182), May 12, 2026: American AA-5 (N5832L), Jurupa Valley, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to land at night on a runway without illuminated runway lights. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to review NOTAMs for a nightly airport closure.
- [NTSB CEN23LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA207), May 23, 2023: American AA-5 (N1972G), Fort Worth, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: An inflight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB ERA21LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA106), Jan 19, 2021: American AA5 (N5880L), Leesburg, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The weakened structure of the left horizontal stabilizer, which resulted in elevator flutter and subsequent partial separation of the left elevator in flight. Contributing to the accident were the…
- [NTSB ERA21LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA030), Oct 25, 2020: Grumman AA5 (N920JL), Baxley, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA13CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA090), Dec 20, 2012: American AA-5 (N5813L), Hot Springs, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while attempting to land in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA09LA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA420), Jul 24, 2009: American AA-5 (N65KS), Fort Pierce, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result the failure of the engine fuel pump diaphragms during climb.
- [NTSB DEN08CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA019), Oct 24, 2007: Grumman American AA-5 (N5859L), Wheatland, WY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper decision to execute an off-airport landing on a dirt road. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB MIA02FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA131), Jul 12, 2002: American General AA-5 (N6024L), Boca Raton, FL, minor damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The owner/operator's failure to perform an overhaul or comply with a service bulletin 240 which would have probably precluded the continued installation of the number four cylinder exhaust valve and…
- [NTSB MIA00LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA044), Dec 8, 1999: American AA-5 (N5864L), St. Elmo, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed resulting in the in-flight loss of control while maneuvering for a forced landing in a field after the loss of engine power. Contributing factors were…
- [NTSB NYC99LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA089), Apr 12, 1999: American AA-5 (N8764J), Stiefler Corner, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot diverting his attention inside the cockpit, and allowing the airplane to enter instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in an in-flight collision with a tree.
- [NTSB NYC98LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA067), Feb 22, 1998: Grumman American AA-5 (N5625L), Brookville, OH, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudgment of the fuel supply.
- [NTSB LAX93LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA206), May 9, 1993: Grumman AA-5 (N5810L), Redlands, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S DELAYED LANDING ABORT DURING A DOWNWIND LANDING. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: AN INCORRECT ADVISORY BY THE UNICOM OPERATOR, INADEQUATE WIND DIRECTION DETERMINATION BY…
- [NTSB MIA91LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA010), Oct 14, 1990: American AA-5 (N5825L), Cape Coral, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, CAUSED BY MECHANICAL FAILURE OF THE NUMBER 3 CYLINDER ENGINE EXHAUST VALVE, FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON.
- [NTSB NYC89LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA031), Nov 15, 1988: Grumman AA-5 (N30FA), Latrobe, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WHILE TAXIING AT AN EXCESSIVE SPEED.
- [NTSB FTW87FA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA219), Sep 16, 1987: Grumman American AA-5A (N6035L), Corpus Christi, TX, destroyed, 4 fatal
- [NTSB CHI87LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA094), Mar 9, 1987: American AA5 (N5896L), Flint, MI, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC87LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA079), Feb 7, 1987: Grumman American AA-5A (N472EH), Beverly, MA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA85LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA129), Mar 22, 1985: Grumman AA-5 (N5867L), Okeechobee, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC83LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA176), Jul 13, 1983: Grumman American AA-5 (N6043L), West Kingston, RI, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX82FUG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FUG14), Jul 15, 1982: Grumman AA-5 (N7115L), Bermuda Dunes, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC81FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FA020), Feb 18, 1981: Grum-Amer AA-5 (N6092L), Thayer, MO, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB FTW79FPA30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FPA30), Sep 16, 1979: Grum-Amer AA-5 (N9503L), Princeton, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79FTA18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79FTA18), Aug 23, 1979: Grum Amer AA-5 (N5880L), Laurel, MT, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79DYK23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYK23), Aug 20, 1979: Grum Amer AA-5 (N6046L), Medford, OR, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79FHJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FHJ07), Mar 17, 1979: Grumman AA5 (N5856L), Farmingdale, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN79FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN79FA002), Oct 4, 1978: Grum Amer AA5 (N6071L), Littleton, CO, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB CHI78FET28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FET28), Jul 18, 1978: Grum Amer AA-5 (N6098L), Howe, IN, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78FCD29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FCD29), May 28, 1978: Grumman AA-5 (N7135L), Goldfield, IA, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78DFA15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78DFA15), Feb 12, 1978: Grum Amer AA5 (N5871L), Kingston, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77FRA32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FRA32), Aug 20, 1977: Grumman AA5 (N5897L), League City, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77DKM26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77DKM26), Jul 4, 1977: Grum Amer AA5 (N920JL), Rutherfordton, NC, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77DNC22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77DNC22), Mar 9, 1977: Grum Amer AA5 (N6050L), Rochester, NH, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK76FXQ52](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76FXQ52), Jun 28, 1976: Grum Amer AA-5 (N5877L), Reno, NV, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76DLD63](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76DLD63), Jun 14, 1976: Amer Avco AA-5 (N5822L), Brandon, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76FGM27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FGM27), Mar 7, 1976: Grum Amer AA-5 (N5847L), Central City, PA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76DER26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76DER26), Sep 21, 1975: Grum Amer AA5 (N6033L), Pierz, MN, destroyed
- [NTSB SEA76FYC17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76FYC17), Sep 7, 1975: Grum Amer AA5 (N9266L), Hillsboro, OR, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76AF015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76AF015), Aug 8, 1975: Grum Amer AA5 (N5827L), Liberty, TX, destroyed, 3 fatal
- [NTSB LAX75FUJ82](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75FUJ82), May 20, 1975: Grum Amer AA-5 (N6244L), Scottsdale, AZ, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA75AS031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75AS031), Feb 15, 1975: Amer Avco AA5 (N6063L), Newberg, OR, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB OAK75FVD32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75FVD32), Jan 12, 1975: Grum Amer AA5 (N6060L), Livermore, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75FEK19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEK19), Jan 1, 1975: Grum Amer AA5 (N6420L), Van Wert, OH, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX75FUA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75FUA11), Oct 12, 1974: Amer Avco AA-5 (N5870L), Avalon, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75FEK04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEK04), Sep 14, 1974: Amer Avco AA5 (N6039L), Paulding, OH, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75AN030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75AN030), Sep 1, 1974: Amer Avco AA-5 (N7114L), Roxbury, CT, destroyed, 3 fatal
- [NTSB MKC75DCJ26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75DCJ26), Sep 1, 1974: Amer Avco AA-5 (N5852L), Tekamah, NE, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75FGM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FGM05), Aug 2, 1974: Amer Avco AA5 (N6024L), Cooperstown, PA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74DKJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74DKJ01-126379), Jul 3, 1974: Amer Avco AA5 (N5840L), Centreville, AL, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK74AP069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74AP069), Jun 21, 1974: Amer Avco AA5 (N5885L), Missing Aircraft, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB OAK74FVG62](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74FVG62), Jun 2, 1974: Amer Avco AA-5 (N7115L), Auburn, CA, substantial damage

All 67: https://openairdocs.org/model/american-aa-5/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (88, newest 50)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20260511008269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260511008269A), May 11, 2026: American AA-5 (N5832L), Riverside, CA, Substantial damage. On 05/11/2026 [privacy data omitted] departed krir at 7:41PM local time in daylight visual meteorological conditions, with the pilot as the only occupant and…
- [Accident 20210119005209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210119005209A), Jan 19, 2021: American AA-5 (N5880L), Leesburg, VA, Substantial damage. On 19JAN2021, N5880L reported 10 miles west inbound for landing at 1545Z and was given pattern entrance Instructions. At 1548Z, N5880L reported mayday on…
- [Accident 20201025015089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201025015089A), Oct 25, 2020: American AA-5 (N920JL), Baxley, GA, Substantial damage. The pilot and two passengers departed Baxley Municipal Airport (kbhc) runway 26. At approximately 600 feet, a loss of engine power occurred. The aircraft made…
- [Incident 20190315001449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190315001449I), Mar 15, 2019: American AA-5 (N7200L), Palm Coast, FL, No damage. Airplane landed long on rwy 06 and ran pass the rwy lights.
- [Incident 20180822024439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180822024439I), Aug 22, 2018: American AA-5 (N5871L), Rineyville, KY, No damage. Pilot's statement: on the morning of 08/22/2018 I arrived at kekx for a short flight in the pattern and then continuing to kftk for a couple low approaches to…
- [Incident 20150913016869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150913016869I), Sep 13, 2015: American AA-5 (N5837L), Fowlerville, MI, Minor damage. Pilot was on final for rwy 27 at 65G, an uncontrolled sod strip with high traffic volume, during a fly-in breakfast. Both he and his passenger noted an…
- [Accident 20121220027689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121220027689A), Dec 20, 2012: American AA-5 (N5813L), Hot Springs, VA, Substantial damage. [privacy data omitted], PIC of N5813L, American AA-5, was landing on runway 7. Winds were 140-170 at 12 knots gusting to 20 as reported by the airport. Upon…
- [Incident 20091003022369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091003022369I), Oct 3, 2009: Amrgen AA5 (N5840L), Jackson, CA, Minor damage. During his take-off roll to the south and after the aircraft was airborne at approximately 50 feet, a helicopter lifted-off approximately 100 feet to the west.…
- [Accident 20090724018049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090724018049A), Jul 24, 2009: Amrgen AA5 (N65KS), Ft. Pierce, FL, Substantial damage. The aircraft was on a local flight west of st. lucie int'l airport. Approximately 45 minutes of flight while cruising at 1500 ft barometric, the pilot…
- [Incident 20080920845019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080920845019I), Sep 20, 2008: Amrgen AA5 (N5816L), Erwinna, PA, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot departed somerset airport (N52) new jersey en route to van saint airport (9N1) ervinna, PA. The pilot landed at van saint airport, a grass runway…
- [Accident 20071023830129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071023830129A), Oct 23, 2007: Amrgen AA5 (N5859L), Wheatland, WY, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot was assisting cattle gathering operations and attempted to land on two track muddy road. Left main landing gear hung up in mud and caused pilot to…
- [Incident 20060801017119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060801017119I), Aug 1, 2006: Amrgen AA5 (N6060L), Little Fork, MN, Substantial damage. (-23) On 08/01/2006 aircraft was conducting touch and go landings at the Little Fork airport. On the third lift off as the aircraft reached a height of…
- [Incident 20060318009269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060318009269I), Mar 18, 2006: Amrgen AA5 (N5843L), Columbus, IN, Minor damage. (-23) On March 18, 2006, a 1972 American gruman AA5, was being operated by a student pilot at the Columbus Indiana municipal airport (kbak). Purpose of the…
- [Incident 20041202034629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041202034629I), Dec 2, 2004: Amrgen AA5 (N1000S), Washington Ch, OH, Minor damage. (-23) The pilot departed hao at 1900L enroute to I23 for the purpose of maintaining night currency. The first landing was a hard landing, the pilot decided to…
- [Accident 20020712015859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020712015859A), Jul 12, 2002: Amrgen AA5 (N6024L), Westpalmbeach, FL, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (.19) On July 12, 2002, about 1332 eastern daylight time, an American general AA-5, N6024L, registered to a private individual, operating as a title 14 CFR…
- [Accident 19991208041779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991208041779A), Dec 8, 1999: Amrgen AA5 (N5864L), St Elmo, AL, Substantial damage. (-23) At approx. 1700 CST, on December 8, 1999. A grummann AA-5, N5864L, registered to[privacy data omitted],crashed immediately after take off from the st.…
- [Accident 19990412047619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990412047619A), Apr 12, 1999: Amrgen AA5 (N8764J), Stiefler Corner, PA, Substantial damage. (.4) Prior to departed the pilot was distracted, and forgot to initialize his GPS. The GPS was initialized during climb out causing the pilot to doubt its…
- [Accident 19980221001609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980221001609A), Feb 21, 1998: Amrgen AA5 (N5625L), Brookville, OH, Destroyed. Pilot decided to stop at Brookville arpt due to unusual fuel burn rate, impacted two trees after cartwheeling. (-23) no narrative (.19) on February 21, 1998,…
- [Incident 19980121017189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980121017189I), Jan 21, 1998: Gulstm AA5 (N6074L), Suffolk, VA, Minor damage. Made hard landing causing damage to prop. Aborted landing and went around after prop strike.
- [Incident 19951203044419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951203044419I), Dec 3, 1995: Gulstm AA5 (N5893L), College Park, MD, Minor damage. Narrative: upon landing roll out left brake master cylinder malfunctioned. The aircraft veered off the runway to the right. The right wing tip struck the VASI…
- [Accident 19930509012719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930509012719A), May 9, 1993: Gulstm AA5 (N5810L), Redlands, CA, Substantial damage. Advised by UNICOM to use runway 26. Landed long bounced. Ran off end. Downwind.
- [Incident 19921113048919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921113048919I), Nov 13, 1992: Gulstm AA5 (N9502L), Monroe, GA, Minor damage. Pilot lost control of aircraft on a crosswind landing. Veered left off runway.
- [Incident 19920712031669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920712031669I), Jul 12, 1992: Gulstm AA5 (N5897L), Cocoa, FL, Minor damage. On final,wind gust caused aircraft to porpoise on touch down. Nose gear broke. Made go around. Landed on 2 wheels.
- [Incident 19920404014289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920404014289I), Apr 4, 1992: Gulstm AA5 (N7200L), Coral Springs, FL, Minor damage. Loss of engine power. Forced landing on highway. Fuel pump feed line had hole. Sucked air instead of fuel.
- [Incident 19910818041879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910818041879I), Aug 18, 1991: Gulstm AA5 (N6090L), Lexington, KY, Minor damage. Encountered turbulence on approach. Aircraft porposied and landed hard on nosewheel collapsing it.
- [Accident 19901014045029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901014045029A), Oct 14, 1990: Gulstm AA5 (N5825L), Cape Coral, FL, Substantial damage. Engine vibration and lost power. Overshot field in residential area and struck a house. An exhaust valve had failed
- [Incident 19890811050839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890811050839I), Aug 11, 1989: Gulstm AA5 (N6042L), Albuquerque, NM, Minor damage. Pilot made a hard landing. Porpoised. Broke nose gear off and damaged the propeller.
- [Accident 19881115050699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881115050699A), Nov 15, 1988: Gulstm AA5 (N30FA), Latrobe, PA, Substantial damage. Taxiing too fast and unfamiliar with swiveling nose wheel ran off taxiway down an embankment.
- [Incident 19880926053609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880926053609I), Sep 26, 1988: Gulstm AA5 (N30FA), Pittsburgh, PA, Minor damage. Right side of engine cowling opened en route. Diverted to Rostraver. Left side opened. Landed. No reason found.
- [Incident 19880318043829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880318043829I), Mar 18, 1988: Gulstm AA5 (N9059W), Emporia, KS, Minor damage. Engine quit. Unable to restart. Forced landing in a field. Drive gear for magnetos had sheared its retaining pin.
- [Accident 19870915053019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870915053019A), Sep 15, 1987: Gulstm AA5 (N6035L), Corpus Christi, TX, Destroyed, 4 fatal. Aircraft spun in during a hammerhead stall at low altitude. Aircraft over gross weight and beyond aft CG.
- [Incident 19870613048789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870613048789I), Jun 13, 1987: Gulstm AA5 (N5881L), Moraga, CA, Minor damage. Pilot ran a fuel tank dry en route. Engine restarted for one minute and quit. Unable to restart, landed in a field.
- [Accident 19870308047729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870308047729A), Mar 8, 1987: Gulstm AA5 (N5896L), Flint, MI, Substantial damage. The engine failed from fuel exhaustion. The aircraft landed on a highway, hitting a guardrail and a bridge.
- [Accident 19870207002259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870207002259A), Feb 7, 1987: Gulstm AA5 (N472EH), Beverly, MA, Substantial damage. Student became lost. Landed at wrong airport. Swerved into snowbank on landing roll. Broke off nose and right gear.
- [Incident 19850929052989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850929052989I), Sep 29, 1985: Gulstm AA5 (N5813L), Westfield, MA, Minor damage. Porpoised on landing and propeller struck runway. Added power and made go around with safe landing.
- [Incident 19850704074559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850704074559I), Jul 4, 1985: Gulstm AA5 (N6012L), Los Angeles, CA. Observed operating in tca at glide slope altitude without ATC authorization.
- [Incident 19850307023039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850307023039I), Mar 7, 1985: Gulstm AA5 (N5844L), Cadiz, OH. Communications radio failure during VFR flight conditions. Unable to duplicate problems on ground inspection.
- [Incident 19830727042529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830727042529I), Jul 27, 1983: Gulstm AA5 (N5832L), Aurora, CO, Substantial damage. Landed on rough dirt runway. Aircraft bounced hard on ruts and collapsed the nose gear.
- [Accident 19830713033019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830713033019A), Jul 13, 1983: Gulstm AA5 (N6043L), West Kingston, RI, Substantial damage. Landed long and fast. Unable to stop. Overran runway. Struck VASI lights and ran down an embankment.
- [Incident 19820903050029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820903050029I), Sep 3, 1982: Gulstm AA5 (N5844L), Columbus, OH, Minor damage. Bounced and porpoised on landing. Damaged propeller.
- [Accident 19820715029099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820715029099A), Jul 15, 1982: Gulstm AA5 (N7115L), Bermuda Dunes, CA, Substantial damage. Aircraft crashed on takeoff after engine malfunction and attempted emergency landing.
- [Incident 19810818068399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810818068399I), Aug 18, 1981: Grumav AA5 (N9500L), Elkton, MD, Minor damage. Pilot bounced aircraft on landing. Damaged propeller and nose gear.
- [Accident 19810218004289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810218004289A), Feb 18, 1981: Grumav AA5 (N6092L), Thayer, MO, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Pilot was observed performing low-level steep pull-up manuvers over airport. Last pull-up resulted in stall & spin.
- [Incident 19810111009469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810111009469I), Jan 11, 1981: Grumav AA5 (N6041L), Ft Wayne, IN, Minor damage. During rollout pilot lost control and went off side of runway.
- [Incident 19800422050599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800422050599I), Apr 22, 1980: Gulstm AA5 (N5866L), Willow Springs, MO, Minor damage. Pilot made hard landing, plane porpoised.
- [Accident 19790916036359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790916036359A), Sep 16, 1979: Gulstm AA5 (N9503L), Princeton, TX, Destroyed. Stalled aircraft on climbout in attempt to miss wires at end of runway. Factors: unskilled, misjudgment.
- [Accident 19790823020049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790823020049A), Aug 23, 1979: Gulstm AA5 (N5880L), Laurel, MT, Substantial damage. Pilot aborted after liftoff. Aircraft ran off end of runway through fence. Pilot misjudged aircraft's performance.
- [Accident 19790820020719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790820020719A), Aug 20, 1979: Gulstm AA5 (N6046L), Table Rock, OR, Substantial damage. Made hard landing, bounced, hit runway in crab. Collapsed landing gear. Factors: gusty wind, unskilled pilot.
- [Accident 19790317006149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790317006149A), Mar 17, 1979: Gulstm AA5A (N5856L), Farmingdale, NY, Substantial damage. Pilot taxied into a post after landing. Claimed brake failure. Nothing found wrong with brakes.
- [Accident 19781004043829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781004043829A), Oct 4, 1978: Gulstm AA5 (N6071L), CO, Destroyed, 1 fatal

All 88: https://openairdocs.org/model/american-aa-5/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (21)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2010FA0001125](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0001125), Oct 6, 2010: DIODE. BROKEN. MASTER SWITCH TURNED ON TO START ENGINE FOR FLT RESULTING IN VISIBLE SMOKE & ODOR IN CABIN. RETURNED TO HANGAR & FOUND IMPROPER RESPONSE & FUNCTION OF MASTER SW
- [SDR CA100504009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100504009), May 4, 2010: BATTERY BOX. DAMAGED. (CAN) BATTERY BOX FOUND MISSING DRAIN TUBE. CONSEQUENTLY, BATTERY ACID FROM THE BOX WAS DRAINING ONTO THE ENGINE MOUNT FRAME. THIS CAUSED SIGNIFICANT CORROSION 
- [SDR AALA2009042800843](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA2009042800843), Apr 28, 2009: LENS. MISSING. MIA - SEAT MOUNTED EMERGENCY LIGHT AT SEAT 7D FORWARD POSITION MISSING LENS. REPLACED LENS FOR SEAT MOUNTED EMERGENCY LIGHT AT SEAT 7D FORWARD POSITION.
- [SDR 2007FA0000091](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000091), Jan 18, 2007: PUMP. LEAKING. AT ANNUAL FUEL STAINS WERE FOUND ON ENGINE LOWER COWLING. IN AN ATTEMPT TO FIND THE LEAK THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP WAS TURNED ON TO PRESSURIZE THE FUEL SYSTEM BUT 
- [SDR 2002FA0001104](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001104), Aug 27, 2002: PANEL. DELAMINATED. HONEYCOMB SIDEPANELS HAVE BECOME DELAMINATED IN NUMEROUS AREAS, EVEN IN THE AREA THAT THE CARRY THROUGH SPAR IS BOLTED TO. THE DELAMINATION OF THE HONEYCOMB PAN
- [SDR 20001120SH058](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001120SH058), Aug 2, 2000: PLUG. FAILED. PISTON PIN PLUG IN CYLINDER NR 2 FAILED CATASTROPHICALLY ENLARGING PISTON BOSS AND WEARING INTO LOWER RING. ENGINE WAS 800 SMOH, CYLINDERS .010 INCH OS (PLAIN S
- [SDR 20000622SH028](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000622SH028), May 6, 2000: SEAT. MISALIGNED. ANNUAL INSPECTION FOUND NO COMPRESSION ON NR 1 CYLINDER. REMOVED CYLINDER, SENT FOR REPAIR. FOUND INTAKE VALVE SEAT INSTALLED WRONG (AT ANGLE) HAD BENT INTAKE V
- [SDR CA990330033](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990330033), Mar 4, 1999: BLADE. DAMAGED. (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. THE PROPELLER BLADES WERE FOUND WITH STONE DAMAGE. THE BLADES WERE TRIMMED.
- [SDR 98ZZZX4553](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4553), Nov 23, 1998: BACK PLATE. CRACKED. PROPELLER REMOVED TO INSTALL NEW ALTERNATOR BELT. FOUND SPINNER BACK PLATE CRACKED 320 DEGREES AROUND MOUNTING HOLES, COULD NOT BE SEEN UNLESS PROPELLER AND SPA
- [SDR AU981422](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981422), Oct 31, 1998: DUCT. CHAFED. (AUS) DE-MISTER SCAT HOSE RUBBING ON FUEL PRESSURE PIPE. REF: OPERATOR CONTROL NR AU981421 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
- [SDR AU981421](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981421), Oct 31, 1998: LINE. CORRODED. (AUS) ALUMINIUM FUEL PRESSURE LINE FROM FIREWALL REAR FITTING TO FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE CORRODED THROUGH FROM CONTACT WITH THE STEEL WIRE OF THE DE-MISTER SCAT HOS
- [SDR 98ZZZX3307](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3307), Jul 27, 1998: BEARING. SPUN. AIRCRAFT HAD A LOSS OF POWER AND A LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE DURING NORMAL FLIGHT. INSPECTION OF ENGINE AFTER EMERGENCY LANDING REVEALED A SPUN BEARING ON CRANKSHAFT
- [SDR 99ZZZX916](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX916), Jul 9, 1998: CLEVIS. WORN. SUBMITTER HAS FOUND MANY CLEVIS BOLTS WORN AT LEAST 1/3 THROUGH WHERE CLEVIS BOLT ATTACHES CABLE FROM RUDDER TO RUDDER BAR. THE RUDDER BAR HOLE ALSO IS ELONGATE
- [SDR 97ZZZX1584](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1584), Mar 1, 1997: SPAR. CORRODED. AIRCRAFT WAS BEING DISASSEMBLED FOR PAINTING. UPON REMOVAL OF LEFT WING ROOT, AN AREA OF INTERGRANULAR CORROSION WAS FOUND ON THE TOP SURFACE OF THE INBOARD SPA
- [SDR AU970554](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970554), Feb 5, 1997: STRUT. CORRODED. (AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR STRUT CORRODED (RUSTED) AND SEIZED IN TORQUE TUBE FITTING - PROTECTION BOOT OLD AND DETERIORATED
- [SDR EY2R9601183](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601183), Nov 1, 1996: PROPELLER. CORRODED. CORROSION FOUND ON FIXED-PITCH PROPELLER.
- [SDR AU960262](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960262), Jan 27, 1996: STRUT. FAILED. (AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR TUBULAR STRUT FAILED DUE TO INTERNAL CORROSION CAUSED BY WATER ENTRAPMENT IN COVERING BOOT - NLG COLLAPSED -PROPELLER CONTACTED GROUND -
- [SDR 96ZZZX348](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX348), Jan 4, 1996: BRAKE ASSY. DEFECTIVE. PILOT ATTEMPTED TO LAND. LEFT BRAKE WAS SOFT CAUSING AIRCRAFT TO SWERVE OFF RUNWAY AND HIT VASI BOARDS. DAMAGE TO RIGHT WING AND AILERON.
- [SDR 96ZZZX248](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX248), Dec 15, 1995: DORSAL FIN. DAMAGED. PILOT NOTICED TAIL FLUTTER, DIFFICULT TO CONTROL IN CROSSWIND. PILOT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. UPON EXITING AIRPLANE, PILOT NOTICED HOLE IN DORSAL FIN. ABUSIVE H
- [SDR 96ZZZX245](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX245), Nov 27, 1995: BRACKET. BROKEN. REPORTED ON FINAL APPROACH FOR LANDING, RT AILERON WAS IN 'UP' POSITION & AILERON CONTROL WAS JAMMED. LANDING WAS PERFORMED WITHOUT INCIDENT. INSP SHOWED RT OUT
- [SDR 95ZZZX660](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX660), Jan 1, 1995: BRACKET. CRACKED. DURING POST-PURCHASE INSPECTION OF AMERICAN GENERAL AIRCRAFT SB-185, CONTROLS WERE CHECKED FOR WEAR IN BUSHING AND HINGE BRACKETS WERE FOUND CRACKED. THESE HAVE

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (203, first 50)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC SA02571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02571SE): Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display). Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA12428CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12428CH): Installation of the Lycoming Engines Electronic Ignition System (EIS). Lycoming Engines, An Operating Division of AVCO Corporation
- [STC SA02279AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02279AT): Installation of a Boom Beam bulb, starter, and ballast. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC
- [STC SA12406WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12406WI): Installation of a Garmin AXIS Flight Display System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA02636SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02636SE): Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02019SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02511SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02511SE): Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s). CiES Inc
- [STC SA01866WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01866WI): Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC
- [STC SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC SA04046CH PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%202): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC SA04378CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04378CH): Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH. SureFly Partners Ltd
- [STC SA863SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA863SO): Installation of portable hand control. Union Aviation LLC
- [STC SA02594SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02594SE): SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured. Dynon Avionics
- [STC SA02386AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02386AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting systems. AeroLED's Holding LLC
- [STC SA04568CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04568CH): Installation of the uAvionix tailBeaconX, a tail mounted position light with integrated Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out and 1090MHz Mode-S transponder functionality. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01899WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01899WI): Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02019WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019WI): Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio. Peregrine
- [STC SA04400NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04400NY): Installation of the Integrated Back-up Battery System (IBBS). TCW Technologies LLC
- [STC SA04192NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04192NY): KFD 900 Primary Flight Display System Additional Functions. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC SA00756DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00756DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT22 Transponder and an approved Global Positioning System (GPS) Position Sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA11137SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11137SC): Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA02987CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02987CH): Installation of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA04586CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04586CH): Installation of Electroair Back Up Battery Panel System Control. Electroair Aquisition Corp
- [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc
- [STC SA02057AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02057AT): Installation of a composite nose bowl. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA1169NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1169NW): Installation of a Lycoming O-360-A4K engine and a Sensenich76EM8S10-0-63 propeller. Fletchair Inc
- [STC SA1186NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1186NW): Installation of a Lycoming O-360-A4K engine, a McCauley 1A170FFA/7563 or a Sensenich76EM8S10-0-60 thru -65 propeller and associated systems. Fletchair Inc
- [STC SA1299NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1299NW): Installation of a McCauley propeller on Lycoming O-320-E2G engine. Fletchair Inc
- [STC SA2125NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2125NM): Installation of Lycoming O-360-A4M engine and Sensenich76EM8S10-0-60 propeller. Fletchair Inc
- [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC
- [STC SA01818WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01818WI): Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA09902AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09902AC): Installation of BendixKing KFD 900 Flight Display System. Honeywell International Inc. (Bendix King)
- [STC SA11174SC PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%202): Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King)
- [STC SA10822SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10822SC): Installation of EFD1000 Primary Flight Display. Aspen Avionics Inc
- [STC SA00401BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00401BO): Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA01560WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01560WI-D): Installation of the Honeywell KFD 840 Primary Flight Display System. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC SA01714WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01714WI): Installation of a Garmin transponders: (a) GTX 330/330D/33/33D with ADS-B Out functionality; (b) GTX 335/335R/345/345R with ADS-B Out and In functionality; or (c) GTX 335R/345R with ADS-B Out functionality in select airplanes installed with G950/G1000 systems. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA4708NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4708NM): Installation of bolts to strengthen the nose gear torque tube assembly. Air Mods NW
- [STC SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA00344BO PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%202): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA615EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA615EA): Installation of a Whelen Anti-Collision Strobe Light System as replacement for originally installed anti-collision lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA01354CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01354CH): Install BRC Aviation tailcone, part number BRC 5103011-1, -2, BRC 5103012, -2. BRC Aviation

All 203: https://openairdocs.org/model/american-aa-5/stcs.md

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Grumman American Avn. AA-5](https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-american-avn-aa-5): 257 registered aircraft, registry code 3960104

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